1890s Kutani Mokubei Aoki Sake Bottle

$498.00

A rare Antique Sake bottle circa 1890s to 1900s.  Dedicated in commemoration to the great Edo era potter Aoki Mokubei (1767 – 1833) Signed Kutani.

Approximate dimensions are Width 2.4 inches Height 5.1 inches and Weight 160 grams

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A rare Antique Sake bottle circa 1890s to 1900s.  Dedicated in commemoration to the great Edo era potter Aoki Mokubei (1767 – 1833) Signed Kutani.

Approximate dimensions are Width 2.4 inches Height 5.1 inches and Weight 160 grams

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery.

Aoki Mokube (1767-1833 ) 木米

Aoki Mokubei was born in the Gion district of Kyoto as Aoki Sahei.  The well known artist and Confucianist Kou Fuyou had a strong influence on his upbringing from a very early age.
He was inspired by a book written by Shuryuutei titled “Guide to Ceramics” and made ceramic art his profession.
His mentor in ceramic art Okuda Eisen taught him how to work porcelain. Houzan Bunzou the 11th also taught him how to work pottery which he developed further through practice and self study.
He set up shop in Kyoto and took the name of his family tea house “Ki” (木).  With his natural genius he soon became one of the most famous potters in Kyoto-Osaka. In 1801, Tokugawa Harutomi of the Wakayama area heard of his fame and invited him to participate in the construction of the Zuishi kiln. It is believed that he was also bestowed with the Silver Seal of Teiunrou.

He began work at the Awata Palace in 1805. The following year began working at Mount Utatsu and established the Kasuga-yama kiln in 1807.  He later returned to Kyoto permanently and continued his pottery there. In addition to the Chinese and Choson styles he researched many different styles of ceramic art including akae (enamel decoration on porcelain). His research and work on kettles also became the foundation for modern Japanese tea utensils, referred to today as “Mokubei style”. He also excelled in painting and Han Studies He had a sophisticated demeanor, and made close friends with many intellectuals such as Tanomura Rakuden and Rai San’yo.
His representative work, “Bokutansai Sansui-zu” and other works have been classified as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoki_Mokubei

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